The 155 Armoured Regiment in Damongo, Savannah Region, has held a farewell parade for the outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) Colonel Philemon Adotey Hoffman on Thursday 25 January 2025 and climaxed with the West Africa Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA).

The farewell ceremony saw the commissioning of projects; including a Regimental Aid Post, an ultra-modern Post Exchange (PX) Complex comprising a barbershop, laundry, tailoring shop, a grocery store and minibar. The ceremony also saw the launch of a dance band named the “Northern Irons Band”.

Other projects completed include troop’s Pergola, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) point office structure, kitchen renovation and establishment of a Regiment Kraal.

Speaking on behalf of the Guest of Honour, the Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command, Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei, praised Colonel Hoffman for his selfless leadership and significant contributions to the security of the Northern Sector, particularly during recent elections. He commended the Regiment for effectively collaborating with other security agencies to address regional security concerns.

Brigadier General Tei congratulated the Outgoing CO for his well-deserved promotion and commended him for his role in the growth of the unit and his efforts in spearheading the projects that were commissioned.

The GOC praised the professionalism, discipline and commitment of the troops, urging them to extend the same support to the Incoming CO. He also encouraged the incoming CO to build on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor.

He acknowledged accommodation challenges faced by the troops and announced plans for two new dormitory blocks to be completed within the coming months.

In his farewell address, Colonel Hoffman expressed gratitude to the Military High Command for their support and thanked personnel of the Regiment for their dedication and professionalism urging all ranks and various sponsors to support the incoming CO.